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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
• DECEMBER 2, 2015, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
These minutes are presented in Agenda order. Various announcements or discussions may
have occurred before or after the title under which they are presented.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Father Mike Gutierrez, St. John the Baptist Church.
The room held a moment of silence to recognize those lives that were lost in a fatal shooting
that occurred earlier in the day.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 6694 Color Guard.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
40 Council Member Ricardo Pacheco
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca
Mayor Manuel Lozano
NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVE A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Staff recommends that Council waive further reading, read by title only and adopt
Resolution No. 2015-101 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF,
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW."
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to adopt
Resolution No. 2015-101 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015, AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY
LAW."
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
• ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
B. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE BY SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS,
FIRST DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND
• PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS
AS FOLLOWS:
• Councilmember Monica Garcia
• Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco
• Mayor Manuel Lozano
Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor of the First District of the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, administered the Oath of Office for re-elect Councilmember Monica
Garcia, re-elect Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco and re-elect Mayor Manuel
Lozano.
Following each of the recitals, Supervisor Solis presented Council members with
their Certificate of Election, a Proclamation of Recognition from Senator Ed
Hernandez, a Certificate of Recognition from the Los Angeles Board of
Supervisors, a Certificates of Recognition from Congresswomen Grace
Napolitano and Judy Chu, and a Proclamation of Recognition from
Assemblymember Roger Hernandez.
C. COMMENTS BY RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS
• Councilmember Monica Garcia
• Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco
• Mayor Manuel Lozano
41111 Councilmember Garcia expressed her appreciation to all those in attendance and
for the support of the community; thanked all of the elected officials and
dignitaries for their attendance and honoring this event; extended her gratitude to
her family and friends for their continued support through this election and her
career in public service.
Councilmember Pacheco voiced his appreciation to the community, which he
sees as "a family," for their support in this election and in continuing to back him
over the years; expressed gratitude to his family for their encouragement and
support; thanked all of the elected officials and dignitaries for their attendance
and honoring this event; spoke of his gratitude to fellow councilmembers for their
dedication and his anticipation of a successful future.
Councilmember Rubio expressed congratulations to the re-elected mayor and
council members; thanked all who made the election a success and spoke of the
desire to work towards a prosperous future.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca extended congratulations to the re-elected mayor and
council members, noting that all members of council will work to serve the
citizens, to create a thriving economy and community.
Mayor Lozano spoke of his long service with the City of Baldwin Park, how much
he appreciates the support of the community and his dedication to its citizenship;
thanked all of the elected officials and dignitaries for their attendance and
• honoring this event; extended his gratitude to his father and his family for their
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continued support and to the people of Baldwin Park for voting him to his 9th term
of service as Mayor.
• D. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO
TEMPORE
Staff recommends that the City Council complete the reorganization of the City Council,
and follow the procedure as suggested for the selection of Mayor Pro Tempore as
follows:
1) The City Clerk opens the nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Any
Councilmember may nominate and no second to the nomination is required;
2) After receiving all nominations, the City Clerk closes the nominations;
3) The City Clerk then conducts the election of the Mayor Pro Tempore by roll call
vote. If there is more than one nomination, a roll call vote is conducted in the order
in which nominations are received until a Mayor Pro Tempore is elected by majority
vote.
Mayor Lozano made a motion to appoint Councilmember Monica Garcia to the
office of Mayor Pro Tern.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca made a motion to appoint, in accordance with the
established rotation, Councilmember Susan Rubio.
Mayor Lozano pointed out that Councilmember Garcia had been skipped over in
a previous year, while Mayor Pro Tern Baca referred to the rotation practice as
has been followed over the previous years.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to
continue this item and bring it back at a future meeting.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items discussed during Closed
Session.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, carried (5-0)to adjourn the December 2,
2015, Closed Session.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Baca asked that the meeting be closed in memory of long time Baldwin Park
resident and City employee Mike Madrid who passed away not long ago; extended condolences
to Mr. Madrid's family and friends, and to the City's Public Works staff who worked so closely
with him over these many years.
PROCLAMATIONS. COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Plaque to recognize Emergency Crew at the Los Angeles County Fire
Department Station No. 29.
Councilmember Monica Garcia presented a plaque in recognition of the Fire Department
Personnel for their service and dedication to the community.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:22 p.m. and noted that each speaker is
permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
A professor from the Baldwin Park Adult School announced that Ruben Ciccone successfully
completed the educational requirements and received his Doctorate and received an award
from the California Supervisors Association.
An unidentified speaker extended congratulations to the Mayor and Council members where
were re-elected; spoke about the Wayne Manor project and its relative distance from De Anza
• Elementary School; stated that some parents have taken their children out of De Anza because
they are concerned about this project; requested, on behalf of the parents in the neighborhood,
that the permit for the Wayne Manor be rejected in order to preserve the safety of the students.
Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, opined that Council is responsible for the City being in debt;
made derogatory remarks, pointing to some members specifically; expressed anger with an
allegation that the City is wasting taxpayers' dollars and the City is really in debt, not a surplus.
Thomas Kerry, congratulated the re-elected candidates; commented on the practice of putting
rat poison out to terminate rodents; suggested that strychnine be outlawed and that more
humane ways to mitigate rodents should be put into practice.
Al Contreras, Valley County Water District, spoke of a water conference that Board members
are attending; suggested that residents take affirmative action to prepare for El Nino, stating that
it is very likely that there will be excessive rain due to this phenomenon.
Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on campaign flyers that were mailed out;
commented on which council members are taking recognition for community projects; stated
that he and other citizens would be paying close attention to City activities in the future.
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, extended congratulations to the re-elected council
members; expressed concern regarding a City expenditure for consulting services; commented
on the salary increases for management level staff; opined that a current consultant is a former
City employee and is allegedly conducting questionable business.
1111 Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:39 p.m.
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Mayor Lozano briefly responded to some of the comments made by some individuals
• who spoke during Public Communications.
Councilmember Garcia commented on the behavior and comments made by some
individuals who spoke during Public Communications.
Mayor Pro Tern Baca recognized the Baldwin Park High School Track and Cross
Country Team for their recent competitive accomplishments.
Councilmember Rubio reminded everyone of the upcoming Tree Lighting Ceremony and
Breakfast with Santa events that are coming up within the next few days.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to ratify
the Warrants and Demands Register.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
2. MEETING MINUTES
• Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes for the
Special and Regular Council, and Finance and Housing Authority meetings held on
November 18, 2015.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to
receive and file the following Meeting Minutes for the Special and Regular
Council, and Finance and Housing Authority meetings held on November 18,
2015.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WATER QUALITY,
SUPPLY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2014 (PROPOSITION 1),
FOR THE WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK RESTORATION PROJECT
Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-103, entitled "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving the Application for
Grant Funds for the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act Of 2014
(Proposition 1), for the Walnut Creek Nature Park Restoration Project."
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to
approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-103, entitled "A Resolution of the City
• Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving the Application for Grant Funds for
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the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act Of 2014
(Proposition 1), for the Walnut Creek Nature Park Restoration Project."
• AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a
motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
M- or
ATTEST:
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Alejandra A iia, City Clerk
APPROVED: /2/1e/15
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